Mom’s Applesauce Cake

Mom’s Applesauce Cake. This recipe is one of those treasures I found in my mom’s recipe card box. I remember her making this applesauce cake when I was young, and now I was able to make it for my kids. I have altered her recipe slightly. Mom used shortening, and I replaced it with oil. I also omitted the raisins and nuts. It is such a good feeling to be able to pass yet another recipe down to my kids. I only wish mom had a chance to make it for them. Miss you mom.

It was simple to make. It was moist and delicious. It brought back great memories.

Add the dry ingredients to the liquids. Mix until everything is combined.

Put the batter into a 13″ x 9″ baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick spray.

Bake in a 350 degree oven until toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean.

Frost, if you like. I remember mom often would just sprinkle powdered sugar over her cakes. I happened to have a tub of pre-made vanilla frosting. To spice it up I added about a 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon and a dash of cloves to the frosting.

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I found this posting of yours completely by chance. You know how you start clicking away on a search and it up forgetting what you were even searching for in the first place? I have an applesauce cake I have made for years but when I started to read through yours, it brought me to tears. I now have grandchildren of my own and I wish my mom was still here. I always feel closest to her when I am in kitchen…I think she must love your applesauce cake!

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1 hubby, 2 kids and 4 pets ( 2 cats and 2 dogs ). Yoga and coffee helps keep this girl on track. And this food blog helps me keep track of my families favorite recipes. I hope my kids will continue to use this blog as they grow up and start cooking for themselves and their families.